Turn to the bylaws to find out how vacancies are to be filled Tony GioventuThe Province Dear Tony: We have run into a problem with our strata council executive. At our annual meeting, we elected the president and the treasurer so the owners would have input into the positions. Our president has just sold his […]
Tall entryways, high ceilings and large windows make for a roomy feel at Keystone Michael BernardThe Province One of the advantages of the housing development expansion into Langley and points east in the Fraser Valley is that buyers can have their pick of townhomes with a generous amount of elbow room, and at lower prices […]
Proposed legislation could see commercial properties taxed on current rather than “highest and best” use John Kurucz Western Investor The single largest impediment to the survival of B.C.’s small business, non-profit and arts sectors could soon receive a dramatic lifeline that’s been called on for years. A private members’ bill introduced Wednesday by Liberal MLA […]
B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch will be selling a $78,000 decanter of Macallan Genesis 72 Year Old Scott Brown The Vancouver Sun Do you have $80,000 burning a hole in your pocket? Do you like fine single-malt whiskey? Well, belly up to the bar big spender because I have found the Scotch for you. As part […]
Grants to non-profit housing providers between 2019 and 2022 Steve RandallCanadian Real Estate Wealth A new program to help housing affordability for Vancouver renters has been approved by the city council. It will award $25 million in grants to non-profit housing providers between 2019 and 2022, which will increase the affordability of social and co-op […]
A report says that transactions in niche assets have exploded Steve RandallCanadian Real Estate Wealth Investors in commercial real estate should consider more than the mainstream asset classes and go niche. That’s the takeaway from a new report from global real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield that highlights the benefits of investing in niche assets. […]
Newly constructed developments are driving strength in Victoria?s condo sector Ephraim VecinaCanadian Real Estate Wealth Condos have been enjoying a gradual increase in popularity in Victoria, which helped keep the market’s average housing price at a moderate level during the third quarter, according to Royal LePage. “Newly constructed developments are driving strength in Victoria’s condo […]
Big losers in Canadian election could be foreign real-estate speculators Geoff Zochodne The Vancouver Sun The biggest losers of Monday’s federal election may not be a political party, but foreign homebuyers and homeowners, who are facing the possibility of new taxes levied on them by a Liberal minority government supported by the New Democrats. Prime […]
Home Price Index shows some key trends for Canadian home prices Steve RandallCanadian Real Estate Wealth The latest reading of the Teranet-National Bank National Home Price Index shows some key trends for Canadian home prices. The index gained just 0.1% in September, half of the 21-year average for the month, continuing the trend of the […]
Angular condo adds drama to city skyline Kevin Griffin The Vancouver Sun Vancouver House is more than just another condo highrise, it’s become a building that almost everyone has an opinion about. Some love it for standing out in a sea of rectangular cuboid towers; others hate it as a symbol of the city’s real […]
